The developer, before the approval of the subdivision plat, shall complete
all improvements to the satisfaction of the Town Engineer or post a performance
bond sufficient to insure the satisfactory completion of the following required
improvements except where waivers may be requested and the Planning Board
may waive, subject to appropriate conditions, such improvements as it considers
are not requisite in the interest of public health, safety and general welfare.
A. Streets. All streets shall be constructed, graded and
paved in accordance with the standards and specifications on file in the Town
Clerk's office.
B. Storm drains, culverts, catch basins and other drainage
structures shall be installed in accordance with the standards and specifications
on file in the Town Clerk's office and in accord with the final map approved
by the Planning Board. All pipe shall comply with the requirements of the
current New York State Highway Department specifications governing construction
of these facilities. The location, length, depth, size, grade and type of
pipe shall be designated in the plans. If unusual conditions are discovered
at the time of construction which are not provided for on the plans, the Town
Engineer shall determine the type and extent of construction required to overcome
such conditions.
C. Curbing shall be constructed on both sides of all streets
shown on all proposed subdivision plats and in accord with the construction
standards on file in the Town Clerk's office.
D. Sidewalks shall be required on both sides of the street
and constructed in accord with the standards on file in the Town Clerk's
office.
E. Driveway aprons shall be required between the curbing
and the sidewalk and shall be of six-inch concrete meeting the same specifications
established for curbing.
F. Street signs shall be of metal and shall be installed
at the intersection of all streets in conformity with town specifications
at the locations approved by the Planning Board.
G. Grass strips shall be provided within the portion of
the street right-of-way beyond the curbline and shall be properly graded and
seeded.
H. Street trees shall be planted in every subdivision at
intervals from 40 to 60 feet along both sides of the street. Existing trees
may be taken into consideration when determining the above. Trees shall be
at least three feet from any sidewalk and located on the building side of
the walk rather than the street side. Where dwelling structures are oriented
with their rear on the street, street trees shall be at least six feet from
the curbline. Trees should also be at least 10 feet from any line which is
directly under utility wires. The average trunk diameter shall be at least
two inches, and an average height of six feet above finished grade level is
required. Such trees shall be of a species and at locations approved by the
Planning Board. No tree shall be planted within 25 feet from an existing or
proposed streetlight or street intersection.
I. Shade trees, other than within the right-of-way, may
be required when, taking into consideration the existing trees on the lots,
the Planning Board shall deem it necessary. Such trees shall be in conformance
with the standards of size, kind and locational limitations prescribed for
trees along the street line.
J. Streetlighting facilities shall be provided along all
streets in the subdivision and along all streets upon which the subdivision
abuts. Such lighting facilities shall be in accordance with the town standards
and shall be installed as approved and directed by the Town Engineer.
K. Sanitary sewers and treatment disposal facilities shall
be required. Where a public sanitary sewer is reasonably accessible, the subdivider
shall connect or provide for connection with such sanitary sewer and shall
provide within the subdivision the sanitary sewer system required to make
the sewer accessible to each lot in the subdivision. Sewer systems shall be
approved by the town and health official(s) and be in accordance with other
requirements of law. The construction is subject to the supervision of the
Town Engineer.
L. Where a public water main is reasonably accessible, the
subdivider shall connect with such water main and provide a water connection
for each lot in accordance with town standards, procedures and supervision.
Fire hydrants shall be required and shall be installed in the locations approved
by the Town Engineer and in accord with the New York State Board of Fire Underwriters.
M. Permanent monuments shall be set at block corners and
at intervals of approximately 500 feet or such other distance as the Planning
Board may determine appropriate, and their location shall be shown on the
subdivision plat. Iron pipes shall not be considered permanent monuments for
the purpose of these regulations. Standards for monuments are on file in the
Town Clerk's office.